2014 – Only one departed senior participated in more snaps (876) among his interior line counterparts than the true sophomore who returns as Oregon’s most experienced offensive lineman . . . Combined versatility and durability to evolve into one of the squad’s more consistent stalwarts . . . Logged a season-high 90 snaps at Utah and added 69 vs. Colorado, equaling the most plays against the Utes and Buffaloes among Ducks’ offensive linemen . . . Proved to be crucial to the success of a running game that led the conference on the ground for the ninth consecutive year (234.5) and amassed more than 300 rushing yards against Arizona and Florida State in the conference championship game and Rose Bowl, respectively . . . Also played a prominent role for an offense that paved the way for the Ducks’ appearance in the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship, with Oregon finishing third in the country in total offense (547.0) and fourth in scoring (45.4) . . . Was one of several candidates to be given looks at center during the 2015 spring drills.

2013 – After the true freshman played a season-low two snaps at Washington, he proceeded to start the final seven games of the year . . . Became the program’s first true freshman offensive lineman to move into the starting lineup in 16 years, setting the stage to potentially become entrenched as a starter for years to come . . . Made his starting debut at right tackle vs. Washington State before shifting inside to right guard for the final five games . . . The honorable mention freshman All-American played in all 13 Oregon games, including 80 snaps at Stanford and 71 vs. Oregon State . . . Was a key component on an offensive line that led the Pac-12 in rushing for the eighth year in row (273.5 avg.), in addition to pacing the league in total offense (565.0 avg.) and scoring (45.5 avg.), and helped pave the way for the school’s 1,000-yard rusher for the seventh year in a row.

BEFORE OREGON — The four-star prospect (ESPN.com and Rivals.com) was included on the Rivals250 listing and ranked as the nation’s No. 15 offensive guard by Scout.com . . . The four-year letterman helped pave the way for a pair of 1,000-yard running backs and an offense that averaged 49 points per game his senior year . . . Also played a significant role in the Huskies eclipsing their own state record for most total yards in one season (8,560) in 2012, as well as accumulating 4,113 rushing yards . . . Played in the 2013 Under-Armour All-American Game after helping Centennial claim its seventh consecutive section championship . . . Attracted attention as a second-team recipient on USA Today’s All-America contingent as well as the Los Angeles Times’ Offensive Lineman of the Year . . . Also earned spots on the LA Times all-area team, was a 2012 CalHiSports first-team all-state honoree as well as Offensive Player-of-the-Year plaudits by the Inland Empire’s Big VIII League . . . Was an integral cog on head coach Matt Logan’s CIF Southern Section Inland Division championship squad that claimed a 14-2 record as well as was ranked second in the state and 13th in the country.

PERSONAL — Major: Pre Business Administration.

HONORS AND AWARDS2013All-Freshman Honorable Mention Scout Team (College Football News)